Shirley Gail Matthews

Shirley Gail Matthews obituary, Heber Springs, AR

Shirley Gail Matthews

Shirley Matthews Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Olmstead Funeral Home - Heber Springs on Oct. 6, 2023.

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Shirley Gail Matthews, age 66, of Greers Ferry, Arkansas, passed away October 3, 2023 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Ruth Everett Stone.
Shirley was a loving wife, devoted mother to Brad, a precious sister, and aunt. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband John Matthews, her sisters Donna Matthews and her husband Benny, Debbie Hutto and her husband Greg, Rhonda Laster, and Pam Gray and her husband Todd, her nieces and nephews Josh Murphree and his wife Autumn, Jonathan Matthews, Jason Matthews, Summer England and her husband Derek, and Austin Gray and his wife Faith. Mrs. Matthews is also survived by her great nieces and nephews, other relatives and many
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday October 12, 2023 at Olmstead Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc
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